Secret Superstar review: Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim starrer Secret Superstar is “one of the finest” movies of the year with outstanding performances by the actors, said movie critic and business analyst Taran Adarsh in a series of tweets. Secret Superstar is believed to revolve around the life of a teenage girl who saves her mother from her alcoholic father, who used to abuse her. Shot entirely in areas around Mumbai, the movie was expected to get its music from A. R. Rahman. Though later, he opted out and Amit Trivedi was roped in for this musical drama film.

Adarsh tweeted, “#SecretSuperstar hits the right notes… The goings-on make you laugh, make you cry…You go through varied emotions in those 2.30 hours. Director Advait Chandan navigates the written material like a seasoned storyteller. His direction is supremely effective.”

Adarsh said that in the movie, Aamir lets Zaira, who appeared earlier in superhit Dangal, shine and relegates himself to the background. “Aamir lets Zaira shine as he relegates himself to the background. Yet, only he could’ve essayed the role with such aplomb. #SecretSuperstar,” he tweeted. About Zaira’s performance in the movie, Adarsh said, “Zaira Wasim wins you over with a heartfelt act. She’s in splendid form in Secret Superstar. Worthy follow up to her sparkling act in Dangal.”

Director Advait Chandan navigates the written material like a seasoned storyteller. His direction is supremely effective. #SecretSuperstar

Apart from Aamir and Zaira, some other actors have also made remarkable performances in the movie. “Would like to make a note of 3 remarkable performances in SecretSuperstar: Meher Vij [mother], Raj Arjun [father], Tirth Sharma [friend],” Adarsh said.

Overall, Secret Superstar is an “outstanding” movie. He has given a four-star rating to the movie. Adarsh said, “Without doubt, (Secret Superstar is) one of the finest films of the year. Strongly recommended!”